1981 COACHMEN CITATION Recalls (2)

Campaign:

81V078000 on 07/01/1981

Component:

Vehicle speed control

Manufactured:

07/31/1980 - 04/30/1981

Affected:

314

Defect:

A protective metal cover was omitted from the speed control unit. without this cover, a bead chain which connects the throttle linkage to the servo assembly could become entangled in the linkage or other engine components. if the chain becomes caught, it could cause the engine throttle to lock open. a throttle arm was also accidently omitted from the speed control unit.

Correction:

Both the metal cover and the throttle arm will be installed at no charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: equipment; speed control; metal cover and throttle arm.consequences of defect: an open throttle would make it difficult to reducevehicle speed. this failure could occur without prior warning and could resultin a vehicle accident.note: the speed control should not be used prior to inspection and repair.

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Campaign:

84V083000 on 08/02/1984

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank

Manufactured:

06/30/1980 - 11/30/1983

Affected:

5,983

Defect:

Auxiliary fuel tank retaining straps which keep tank in place may loosen. the tank could move or become dislodged from motor home.

Correction:

Fasteners will be inspected by dealer and replaced if necessary.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motor homes.system: fuel; fuel tank retaining straps.consequences of defect: fuel leaks may develop and, in the presence of anignition source, a fire could result. the fuel tank, if it becomes detached,could present a traffic hazard and cause an accident.

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